Ephesians Part 13:
Walk as Children of Light Part 2
Ephesians 5:6-14
Tim Strickland
April 30, 2017
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Let no one deceive you with empty words,
for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of
disobedience.
7
Therefore do not become partners with them;
8
for at one time you were darkness,
but now you are light in the Lord.
Walk as children of light
9
(for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true),
10
and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord.
11
Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness,
but instead expose them.
12
For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret.
13
But when anything is exposed by the light,
it becomes visible,
14
for anything that becomes visible is light.
Therefore it says,
"Awake, O sleeper,
and arise from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you."
Ephesians 5:6-14
Introduction: Who are you? (6-8)
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Let no one deceive you with empty words,
for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of
disobedience.
7
Therefore do not become partners with them;
8
for at one time you were darkness,
but now you are light in the Lord.
"Did God actually say, 'You shall not eat of any tree in the garden'?" Genesis 3:1
• Satan will always try to challenge and twist God’s Word.
• You must not continue participating in sin
• Today’s message will explain why you must not continue in
sin, because of your new identity in Christ
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Ephesians Part 13:
Walk as Children of Light Part 2
Ephesians 5:6-14
1. Your Identity in Jesus is Light (8a)
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for at one time you were darkness,
but now you are light in the Lord.
a. Your new identity is now light in the Lord
• If you have trusted in Christ, that is who you are!
b. Remind yourself of your new identity!
Q: Who am I?
A: I am a child of light, created to be like God in true
righteousness and holiness (Eph. 4:24, 5:8)
2. Walk as Children of Light (8b-10)
Walk as children of light
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(for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true),
10
and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord.
a. Walk as children of light
• Live your life out of your new identity as light in Christ
• Your old identity of darkness is no more
b. The fruit of light (the good, right, and true things light produces)
• Instead of falsehood, you now produce truth (Eph. 4:25)
• Instead of theft, you now work to have enough to share
with others (Eph. 4:28)
• Instead of talk that tears others down, you now speak in
ways that build others up (Eph. 4:29-30)
• Instead of rage, malice and uncontrolled anger, you now
are kind, tenderhearted and forgiving to others (Eph. 4:31-32)
• Instead of lust and sex with someone who is not your
husband or wife (and thus is not yours to have), you now
express sacrificial love as Christ has done for you (Eph. 5:2-3)
• Instead of obscenity and sexual innuendo, you now express
thanksgiving for all that God has given you (Eph. 5:4)
c. Try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord
Q: How can I discern what is pleasing to the Lord?
A: Get to know God better by:
1) Reading your Bible regularly, looking to obey
2) Praying to the Lord daily, asking Him for wisdom
3) Listening to God’s Spirit inside of you
4) Listening to your conscience
5) Seeking counsel from wise believers
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Ephesians Part 13:
Walk as Children of Light Part 2
Ephesians 5:6-14
3. Expose Darkness with Light (11-13)
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Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness,
but instead expose them.
12
For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret.
13
But when anything is exposed by the light,
it becomes visible,
14
for anything that becomes visible is light.
a. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness
• You are meant to produce the fruit of light, not the
fruitlessness of darkness
b. Expose the unfruitful works of darkness with light
• You are called to expose darkness with light
• The Light of Jesus
• The Light of your life in Jesus
• The fruit of light in Ephesians (See 2b above for a
list of fruit of light)
4. Wake Up to the Light of Jesus! (14)
Therefore it says,
"Awake, O sleeper,
and arise from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you."
a. This verse describes a person dead in sin becoming alive in Christ
• But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with
which he loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our
trespasses, made us alive together with Christ-- by grace you
have been saved-- 6 and raised us up with him and seated us
with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, Eph. 2:4-6
Will you receive salvation in Jesus: a free gift of God, by faith?
• Believe in Jesus, and His death and resurrection
• Repent of your sin and place your trust in Jesus
• Commit to Jesus as Lord of your life
because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your
heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9
For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," has shone in our hearts to
give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians.4:6
Ephesians Part 13:
Walk as Children of Light Part 2
Ephesians 5:6-14
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Your Response
1. Ask God to remind you of your identity as light in Christ. Pray and read His
Word to help in the process! Repent of any sin in your life.
2. Will you receive salvation in Jesus: a free gift of God, by faith?
• Believe in Jesus, and His death and resurrection
• Repent of your sin and place your trust in Jesus
• Commit to Jesus as Lord of your life
because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your
heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing;
it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9
For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," has shone in our hearts to
give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians.4:6
Ephesians Series: God’s Purposes for You in Christ
April 23
April 30
May 7
May 14
May 21
May 28
Part 12: Walk as Children of the Light Part 1
Part 13: Walk as Children of the Light Part 2
Part 14: Walk as Children of the Light Part 3
Part 15: Husbands and Wives
Part 16: Children and Parents
Part 17: Employers and Employees
Questions for Reflection
1. Satan will try to deceive you by twisting God’s Word. How does he do this in
our world today? (See today’s introduction)
2. Your behavior flows out of your identity as light in Christ. What does this
mean?
3. Do you see the fruit of light in your life (See point 2b for examples)? What
fruit would you like to ask God for in your life?
4. Have you responded to the God’s grace in faith and repentance, trusting in
Jesus Christ for forgiveness of sins, and eternal life? Why not do so today?
See Your Response Point 2 above on this page.
2 Cor. 6:2b now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.
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